Yeti · Waterproof Bags & Luggage
Camino Carryall 35 YETI
water-repellent coating finish on record with no PFAS disclosure from brand.
The Camino Carryall 35 has a water-repellent coating finish applied to its nylon or polyester blend. YETI has no PFAS statement on record for this product. water-repellent coating treatments have historically used PFAS.
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Material
Nylon or polyester blend with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) finish
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
What’s concerning
Category baseline
The starting point for this type of product, before anything specific to this product is counted.
No PFAS disclosure
No public statement from the brand about PFAS in this product.
Waterproof / stain-resistant treatment
Water-repellent coating treatments have historically used PFAS.
PFAS
YETI does not disclose water-repellent coating chemistry. Legacy PFAS compounds remain common in outdoor gear; fluorine-free alternatives exist but are not confirmed in this product.
Source, ATSDR ↗Polyester or nylon degradation and microfiber shedding
Repeated flexing, abrasion, and washing of synthetic blend fabrics can generate microfiber fragments; outdoor bags are prone to pilling and surface wear over time. This is an established concern with synthetic textiles generally, not specific to YETI's formulation.
What’s reassuring
Azo dyes or mordants in fabric dyeing
No public reports of problematic dye chemistry in YETI soft goods. However, the brand does not publish dyeing or mordant disclosures, so baseline risk cannot be ruled out for synthetic blends dyed to dark or saturated colors.
Formaldehyde / VOCs
No recalls or complaints on record for formaldehyde off-gassing from YETI bags. Industrial-grade nylon blends used in outdoor gear typically undergo less aggressive resin treatment than apparel textiles, reducing this risk.
Source, ATSDR ↗Heavy metals
YETI bags use embroidered logos and anodized aluminum or stainless steel zippers and fasteners. No cadmium, lead, or nickel contamination has been reported in available product literature or complaints.
Source, FDA ↗The full breakdown
What it's made of and why it matters
The Camino Carryall 35 uses a nylon or polyester blend fabric treated with a water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) finish. This blend is common in outdoor gear because it offers strength, abrasion resistance, and water shedding. The water-repellent coating is where chemical risk concentrates, YETI does not publicly disclose whether their water-repellent coating uses legacy PFAS (like PFOA) or newer fluorine-free alternatives, leaving composition opaque to consumers.
The brand's record and disclosure
YETI maintains silence on PFAS use in its product lines and does not publish material safety data sheets or certifications for water-repellent coating treatments. The brand has not faced major public recalls tied to chemical leaching or off-gassing. YETI's lack of transparency on this issue is common in outdoor gear but stands in contrast to growing industry standards (e.g., Patagonia, Arc'teryx) that disclose water-repellent coating chemistry or commit to PFAS phase-out timelines.
How it compares in its category
Hard-sided coolers dominate YETI's reputation, but soft bags like this Carryall sit in a less-scrutinized product tier. Competitor soft bags (e.g., Osprey, The North Face) vary widely in water-repellent coating disclosure; some now specify fluorine-free coatings. YETI's refusal to disclose water-repellent coating ingredients is a weak point relative to transparency-leading brands, though the bag's durability reputation remains strong in real-world testing.
If you buy it
Use the bag as intended for dry goods and gear transport; avoid prolonged contact with food or drinking water if PFAS concern is high. Wash by hand with mild soap and air dry to minimize any potential leaching of surface treatments into the environment. Do not machine wash, dry clean, or expose to high heat, which could degrade the water-repellent coating and release embedded chemicals. Replace or reseal the bag if the water-repellent finish visibly breaks down (water beading stops or coating peels).
What we don’t know
- Basis
- Model estimate, 45% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Yeti has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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